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Trump administration abruptly cancels contract with Catholic Charities to shelter unaccompanied migrant children

  1. Original Date Announced

    April 15, 2026

    The Miami Herald reports that the Trump administration has ended an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities in Miami to care for unaccompanied migrant children, closing a decades-long partnership with Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Miami. The Office of Refugee Resettlement said the move reflects a sharp drop in the number of children in federal custody, but church leaders argue that the program is being dismantled unnecessarily. The shutdown, set to take effect within three months, leaves the future of children in its care uncertain. Experts warn that relocation could cause significant psychological harm by disrupting their stability and relationships.

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  2. Effective Date

    April 15, 2026

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Minors
Agencies Affected: ORR

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